From Alvilda Blevins:
To help "flatten the curve" for the Trump virus pandemic, I practiced some social distancing amid the streams, birds, and trees in Dickinson State Park, and it felt good to get outside. The stroll called to mind Emmett Lee Dickinson's short poem about social distancing, "Not at Home to callers." He wrote two versions of this poem (below on the left), and one or both of them inspired third cousin Emily to pen her poem with the same opening line (below on the right).
To help "flatten the curve" for the Trump virus pandemic, I practiced some social distancing amid the streams, birds, and trees in Dickinson State Park, and it felt good to get outside. The stroll called to mind Emmett Lee Dickinson's short poem about social distancing, "Not at Home to callers." He wrote two versions of this poem (below on the left), and one or both of them inspired third cousin Emily to pen her poem with the same opening line (below on the right).
| By Emmett Lee Dickinson: Not at Home to Callers Social Distancing – Might be home this April – If we cure this thing – (Version 1, 1878) Not at Home to Callers Viewing Nature’s Wealth – Maybe try in April – Wishing you Good Health – (Version 2, 1879) | By Emily Dickinson: Not at Home to Callers Says the Naked Tree – Jacket due in April – Wishing you Good Day – |
Below left and right: Scenes from Dickinson State Park in historic Washerst, PA -- the birthplace of Emmett Lee Dickinson (Emily Dickinson's third cousin, twice removed -- at her request).
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